UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1198 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1198

Submission ID: 20586

Submission UUID: e19500d5-38f6-44e2-99b7-313be0820ead

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Sun, 08/17/2025 - 02:40 PM

Completed: Sun, 08/17/2025 - 03:13 PM

Changed: Thu, 08/28/2025 - 08:32 AM

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Language: English

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Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Zhe Yang

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) zy21b@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Michael Killian

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email mkillian@fsu.edu

FSU College (if applicable) Social Work

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation College of Social Work

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Psychosocial Intervention in Reducing Fear of Surgery for Children in Hospital Settings

Project Keywords child welfare, medical social work, pediatric patients, healthcare, psychosocial intervention

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5-10

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours

Overall Research Project Description This project is a systematic review that aims to search, synthesize, and evaluate existing studies on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in reducing surgery-related fear among pediatric patients.

Research Tasks Research Assistant is expected to do the following tasks: 1) Search for, download, and organize literature based on specific requirements; 2) Screen articles based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria (detailed procedures will be provided); 3) Learn academic formatting guidelines (e.g., APA 7th) and use it to assist with manuscript formatting.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Literature Review: 1) able to read and understand academic peer-reviewed articles (required); 2) able to search for, identify, and download relevant academic articles and sources (recommended).
Academic Writing : 1) Familiar with APA 7th writing format and be able to find if sources to guide yourself (recommended); 2) Able to find the instructions for authors about the structure and requirements of academic journals (recommended).
Communication and time-management: 1) able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally (required); 2) response to feedback and willingness to collaborate effectively with the research team (required); 3) Mange time wisely to meet deadlines (recommended).

Mentoring Philosophy Creating a safe environment is central to my mentoring philosophy. I want mentees to feel comfortable asking questions, expressing uncertainty, and even making mistakes. I view mistakes not as failures, but as opportunities to learn, refine ideas, and build resilience. In such an environment, mentees are more willing to explore new directions, test original ideas, and give their best effort.
I also believe that every mentee brings unique strengths and perspectives. As a mentor, my responsibility is to recognize these qualities, help mentees set their goals, clarify their motivations, and support them in developing their talents. To foster their individuality, I encourage them to think critically, take ownership of their work, and set realistic timelines. At the same time, ongoing feedback and guidance will be provided to help them stay on the right track.
Finally, I strive to build a meaningful mentor-mentee relationship where mentees not only gain hands-on research experience, but also develop inspiration as well as enthusiasm in their areas of interest, and lay a foundation for their academic and professional growth.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

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UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No

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Year 2025

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